What are the risk factors for heart failure

What are the risk factors for heart failure


The most common risk factors for heart failure include:

coronary artery disease

previous heart attack

heart valve problems

cardiac disease

Other major risk factors include:

hypertension

Genetics (Congenital Heart Defects)

Infections (especially viral infections)

obesity


Lesser-known risk factors for heart failure include:

sleep apnea

nutritional deficiencies

Unhealthy diet (low in antioxidant vegetables and high in animal fat)

pressure

lack of exercise


All of these can also lead to coronary artery disease, a major risk factor for heart failure.


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